Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1062329)

Damn, I saw the thread bumped in November and was hoping they were bringing back King Kong Kingman.

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1062333)

Bill Madlock and Jose Cardinal turned down contracts...:r

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1062340)

Jerry Morales?

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1062401)

Only if Ron Cey and George Mitterwald say yes.:D

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1086501)

Looks like the Cubbies have a little something to cheer about. Carlos Pena will be a northsider next season.

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent first baseman Carlos Pena, the team announced.

The deal is for $10 million, according to a source.

Pena had a star-crossed season in 2010, hitting 28 home runs with 84 RBIs but hitting a career-low .196 and striking out 158 times in 484 at-bats.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1086516)

:confused:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1086519)

He's all power Tom:r:r

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1097484)

Another fine example of roster management...

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/ml...ory?id=5929709

I hear Fergie Jenkins is interested in a comeback.:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1223919)

If you guys play every game like yesterday, they will need to hand out nitro pills to all the senior citizens in the park...:r

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1223918)

I don't know anything about what they look like this year, but if the arguing between teammates in Spring Training is any indication, then it looks like another rough year for you guys.

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1223892)

Magic number until Cubs mathematically eliminated from playoffs---4

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1227944)

Sean, enjoy it while you can brother.

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1227940)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...lies/wflag.gif

One for yesterday. Above .500...

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1329308)

A dying old man asked God to grant him one last request before he died. He asked to see the Chicago Cubs win one World Series before he died. God granted him eternal life.

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1329329)

The Sox can win against the Cubs but not our own division. Go figure:r

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1329345)

As long as they're both golfing first week of October. :r

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1339082)

Would y'all be willing to take Dusty back?:r

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1364961)

NOW they decide to play some ball...:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1365042)

Typical August tease.

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier (Post 1365083)

I got married both times in August. I am well acquainted with the August tease...:r

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1365094)

More like the August mistake. :r

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1372503)

Zambrano walks out on his team again!:r
Says he's retiring this time. Sure.;)